Jefferson: the Man Behind the Elephant

Why was Jefferson chosen to write the Declaration of Independence?

• Jefferson was part of a comitee designed specifically to write the Declaration of Independence. He was personally chosen to write it for his ideas expressed in "A Summary View of the Rights of British America," an article he wrote a year earlier.

Why is Jefferson considered a founding father?

• Thomas Jefferson is considered a founding farther for his role in the creation of our country. He was chosen to write the Declaration of Independence, and in doing so, secured his name in as a Founding Father in our great nation.

What Ideals predominate Jefferson’s writings?

• Independence, and individualism are both prominent ideals that Jefferson frequently in his writings.

Fun Fresh Fervent Factual Facts about Thomas Jefferson:

• Born April 13, 1743
• Delegate on the Continental Congress (1775-76)
• Wrote Declaration of Independence (1776)
• Elected Governer of Virginia (1779)
• Secretary of State (1789)
• Established Democratic-Republican Party (1793)
• Vice President of United States (1796)
• Elected President (1801)
• Negotiated for the Louisiana Purchase (1803)
• Died July 4, 1826

Sites of Interest can be found at these sites:
http://www.ushistory.org/declaration/signers /jefferson.htm
http://www.whitehouse.gov/history/presidents/tj3.html

Picture Sites:
http://www.earlyamerica.com/portraits/jefferson.html
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Works Cited

Kindig, Thomas. "Thomas Jefferson." US History. 2008. Independence Hall Association. 17 Mar. 2008 <http://www.ushistory.org/declaration/signers/jefferson.htm>.

"Thomas Jefferson." The White House. 18 Mar. 2008 <http://www.whitehouse.gov/
history/presidents/tj3.html>.